Parkland Travel Guide
Calgary
Popular places to visit
Stampede Park
Stampede Park is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its lively festivals.
Calgary Zoo
See exotic animals and even dinosaurs as you wander through botanic gardens and re-creations of diverse habitats ranging from Africa to South America.
University of Calgary
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Calgary during your travels in Calgary. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the great live music in this vibrant area.
Grey Eagle Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Grey Eagle Casino during your visit to Calgary? Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Calgary Tower
With a tourist information center and views over the zoo, Olympic Plaza, Old City Hall and Chinatown, this downtown landmark is the ideal place to get your bearings.
Canada Olympic Park
Ski the slopes, take a bobsled ride, catch an ice hockey game and tackle mountain biking trails at this park that was opened for the 1988 Winter Olympics.
Things to do
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary Walk Ticket in Canada
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Calgary Flames Ice Hockey Game at Scotiabank Saddledome
Lake Louise, Banff Gondola, & Yoho National Park 2 Day Tour
Top hotels in Parkland
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Terrible customer service and very unclean. The tub was not even clean when we arrived in our room. The pool was okay but by the kids area the stairs looks like it hasn’t been cleaned in months.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Hotel heat in common areas very hot and room temperature was set to 28 when we arrived with no way to cool it off. Wall unit would not cool and windows did not open. Was not possible to sleep in that heat, so we left and were not refunded.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
I have been in very many hotels, even Holiday Inns, that offer lower costs but this by far is the best property I have ever stayed in. And I did not even get the best type of room. Every single aspect of the hotel , down to the room service food - an area where most hotels fail - is at least an 8 ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Me and my family always stay here every time we are in Calgary, close to places that we need to go
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Everything was above and beyond my expectations especially for an airport hotel. I felt safe as a solo female traveler. Well done!
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hotel Clique Calgary Airport
Good location when being close to the airport. Restaurant is good. Staff is very nice and friendly. Can be noisy.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parkland
Southeast Calgary
While you're in Southeast Calgary, take in top sights like Calgary Zoo or Deerfoot Casino, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chinook Station or 39th Avenue Station.
Seton
Seton is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton and Seton Cineplex Cinemas and VIP.
Southwest Calgary
Southwest Calgary is a destination travellers like for its river views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Southland Station or Anderson Station to explore sights like Stampede Park.
Mission District
You'll enjoy the breweries and churches in Mission District. You might want to make time for a stop at Macnab Wing of the Holy Cross Hospital or 17 Avenue SW.
Mount Royal
While Mount Royal isn't home to many top sights, Stampede Park and Macnab Wing of the Holy Cross Hospital are some notable places to visit nearby.
Inglewood
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Inglewood. You might want to make time for a stop at Bow River or Inglewood Bird Sanctuary.
